I've owned (and sold) many homes in the past 40 years and I've worked with a lot of real estate…read moreagents. Vicky Costantini stands out as the best of them all. When it came time to sell my parents' stunning Woodside Hills home in the SF Bay Area, managing the process from the opposite coast, I can't imagine having worked with anyone else. I'll cut to the chase. Second day on the market, we received a preemptive all-cash offer, well above ask, with no contingencies and closed in 7 days. Many things had to be handled properly and intelligently for this to happen. And, quite frankly, it all came down to Vicky. (Well, I get some credit, because I was smart enough to listen to her.) Vicky has specialized in buying and selling Woodside real estate for over three decades. This experience translates into a deep and intuitive understanding about local market dynamics. Why are some of the properties that many seem to think are comps languishing for months and having to cut price? As a Type A analytic person, it would've been easy to agonize and second guess myself and Vicky. I'm glad I didn't. With this team, you're in astute and experienced hands. Vicky is the consummate professional. She spends the time to understand your goals, concerns, and work style. If you like to delegate, there's no question she will handle it all within the parameters you set and keep you informed. If you're like me and want interactive, real-time decision making, she is right there with you every step of the way. She can multi-task with the best of us. Vicky is on it. She does not drop balls. She does not cut corners. She knows the law and has your back. She will not make choices that could come back to hurt you (and her reputation). She's got you. So if you're like me and your mind is always on the move, you have the space to ask all the questions without feeling like you're nuts. She does not make you nervous. Vicky is a grown-up. She has true emotional intelligence. She is patient and grounded. She doesn't get overwhelmed. She doesn't take things personally. She revels in solving problems and staying on track. She will also protect you against yourself. Vicky understands that buying and selling your home is A Big Deal. She can talk you down from over-reacting and protect you from yourself. Vicky is a generous and happy person. She likes people and she is genuinely likeable. In my particular situation, the transaction involved the sale of a house inside a trust. It's really not much of a difference technically. What was different is that I live on the other side of the country. We got it done together. Vicky did all the local heavy lifting and this included activities not strictly connected to the sale of the house, such as the excruciating details of handling decades worth of personal belongings in the house -- distribution among beneficiaries, movers, disposition of unwanted items, protecting private papers, and so on. Not once did Vicky ever say "that's not my job." As far as she was concerned, it was all her job. She promised she would handle it all and she did -- with a smile. The property had a lot going for it and that was super motivating for everyone. But it still required vision and tremendous attention to detail. The house wasn't maintained at the standard it deserved and it needed a lot of work. I'm talking detailed inspections, major landscaping, whole house painting, replacing carpets, redoing hardwood floors, and all the things that need to be cleaned out, like septic tanks and crawl spaces and attics. The work had to be done economically and impeccably, and disclosed properly. That was no easy matter in Woodside. She hung in there with me as I required three and sometimes four lower estimates for every job, saving the trust tens of thousands of dollars. Oh, did I mention the interior staging was gorgeous? Now that the transaction is complete, here's where we are. We're friends. Seriously. If I drove her nuts, she's not showing it. She's warm and kind as ever. And she's still helping me to get personal property from the guy who repairs fine rugs to the moving truck which leaves for NJ in a few days. Vicky doesn't stack listings. She is selective for good reason. Each listing gets her full attention. It's more enjoyable this way, she tells me. And one neglected transaction can tank a reputation. I loved working with her. If you have a chance to hire her, grab it. I'm betting she will knock your socks off, too.

Vicky and Enzo were fantastic to work with in selling my mother's property and my childhood home in…read moreWoodside. They were extremely well organized and have an excellent understanding of market conditions in Woodside. They were extremely efficient and thorough with performing the required inspections and marketing material for getting the house ready for sale. They were very communicative throughout the process and were able to navigate complex family dynamics to finally get the sale to the finish line. I would highly recommend them!

Stephanie is a real professional! As first time home buyers, we began house hunting via online…read morewebsites and weekend open houses. We'd spoken to several realtors by phone at the start of our search and found that professionalism was lacking. Luckily, we found Stephanie via Zillow, she immediately responded to our request to tour a home on that very same day! Now that's what I call, responsive and professional! Once we met her, we realized that she was exactly what we we'd been looking for in a realtor. She had the experience and knowledge we needed as first time home buyers in an extremely hot market, especially when our search area covered properties within SF and the coast side.....two of the most difficult housing markets in the Bay Area right now. Adding on to the challenge, we used an FHA loan. Stephanie had the necessary knowledge of the current market and enthusiasm that we needed to stick with the difficult search. She was trustworthy, patient and encouraging along every step of the way, as well as a first time home buyer therapist for me! She makes it a point to get to know her clients well and her positive personality was exactly what we needed. We closed escrow at the end of July and couldn't be happier to be home owners. We will definitely work with Stephanie in the future!!!

From the owner: I believe that I am continually redefining the way that real estate is done. I believe in using…read moredisruptive innovation when meeting the needs of people. I believe that I have a responsibility to connect people to opportunities, make houses into homes, properties into investments and markets into communities. That is why I don't just buy and sell real estate; I create memorable experiences. I believe in delivering an unmatched level of service by inspiring deep collaboration and cooperation amongst my team. Our success is based on our shared values and trust that quality isn't the one thing; it's the only thing.

Words can't describe how amazing Chris is! He was so patient with us throughout the whole process…read moreand answered all of our questions big or small. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Great agent! very thoughtful and thorough and has the pulse of the . Great to work with!read more

Ellen Ashley is one of the rare people in the industry!! If…read moreyou have an opportunity to work with her, you will be blessed! She goes the extra mile in all aspects of her work -- putting the client first and listening with an open mind and heart so that the out come is perfect! You can't find a better realtor! Diane La Mountaine